Nikola Jokic has led the Denver Nuggets to the franchise's first NBA Finals. The Nuggets overcame a big night from LeBron James and a 15-point halftime deficit to complete a sweep of the Lakers.
By GREG BEACHAMDenver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is defended by Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis in the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Final series Monday, May 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is defended by Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis in the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Final series Monday, May 22, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Jokic had 30 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists, and the Nuggets advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in team history Monday night, sweeping the Western Conference finals with a 113-111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
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